Volunteer and Teach in Tanzania

At first, when I signed up to volunteer for a month and a half with IVHQ and TVE in Arusha, Tanzania, a whole rush of emotions went through me the months leading up to my experience. As soon as I...
Emma Hunter

Program Summary

Our teaching volunteers are placed in exciting community schools, public schools or orphanage schools. Many of the schools we work with are constantly understaffed and are always in need of new volunteers.

In this program, volunteers can work by themselves or alongside other teachers and volunteers. Typical subjects taught include – English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art and Physical Education. School in Tanzania runs for three terms a year (Term One – January to April, Term Two – May to August, Term Three – September to November). However, we place volunteers in both government schools as well as English medium schools. These schools take breaks at different times in the year so there is always a teaching placement available for our volunteers in Tanzania.

NB: Volunteers DO NOT need to be a qualified or experienced teacher.

Program Summary

Our teaching volunteers are placed in exciting community schools, public schools or orphanage schools. Many of the schools we work with are constantly understaffed and are always in need of new volunteers.

In this program, volunteers can work by themselves or alongside other teachers and volunteers. Typical subjects taught include – English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art and Physical Education. School in Tanzania runs for three terms a year (Term One – January to April, Term Two – May to August, Term Three – September to November). However, we place volunteers in both government schools as well as English medium schools. These schools take breaks at different times in the year so there is always a teaching placement available for our volunteers in Tanzania.

NB: Volunteers DO NOT need to be a qualified or experienced teacher.

Program Highlights

7 Great Reasons You Need To Volunteer With IVHQ:

* Most Affordable Fees - as the world leader in affordable volunteer travel, we're able to keep our fees low by working with local organizations to support meaningful community projects and local employment.

* Superior Support - your experienced IVHQ Program Manager, teamed with our local teams will ensure you feel supported every step of the way - from planning to volunteering.

* Responsible Projects - we're dedicated to ensuring that our projects are responsibly-run and have sustainable positive impacts that are supporting local needs.

* Online Training - as soon as you register on an IVHQ program, you will gain access to our interactive volunteer training to ensure you're well prepared for your program.

* Safety-First - volunteer safety is a top priority for IVHQ and we have clear standards for risk management on each program. You can feel confident that you are placed with trustworthy institutions, organizations and families that have been screened by our local teams.

* New Friendships - as an IVHQer, you'll always be in the company of friendly locals and like-minded volunteer travelers who will quickly become your life-long friends.

9/ 10

Volunteer Placement

10

Program Administration

8

Living Situation

8

Community Engagement

9

Health & Safety

8

Day to Day Life

10

A Life changing experience

Submitted by
Emma Hunter -
Mississauga | July 02, 2015

At first, when I signed up to volunteer for a month and a half with IVHQ and TVE in Arusha, Tanzania, a whole rush of emotions went through me the months leading up to my experience. As soon as I landed and took in all the sights, sounds and people I knew instantly that I would fall in love with the place I decided to spend the next 6 weeks at. The first few days of my experience were quite overwhelming as I was thrown into a world that I had no idea about (and only read about and seen pictures, which doesn't do the country nearly ANY justice). As I got to meet the locals, our house mama's, other volunteers, and explore the city, I got so absorbed by the culture that I was yearning to learn more and more about the Tanzanian way of life each day. Every single day spent in Tanzania brought new adventures and even better memories.
The school I was placed at was called Testimony. I feel incredibly fortunate and so lucky that I was placed at this school because the connections I ended up making with my students I know will stay with me for a life time. 95% of the children at our school spoke English which was incredible because we were able to hold full conversations and make amazing, life lasting relationships with our students. Class 6 was a class Breanne (a friend who volunteered with me) and I fell in love with and made absolute best friends with the students. They were always so full of life and smiles and especially questions. Teaching all our students was an absolute pleasure, especially because they were always so eager to learn.
Outside of placement, making friends with other volunteers was truly an experience in its own. Getting to explore a world that is so different from ours, together was really incredible, and I'm glad I made life long friends that I can forever share this experience with.
The whole Tanzanian adventure was life changing to say the least. It was incredibly humbling and made me realize things that I never thought I would take for granted before. I feel like I grew into such a better person thanks to my friends, students and family that I made there, and it will forever be an experience that will stay with me.
So here's to Tanzania and all the incredible experiences it brought with it. Maisha marefu (good life) and asante sana friends!

Emma

International Volunteer HQ responded to this review
July 12, 2015 at 8:44 PM

Hi Emma, Thanks for the review. It’s great to hear that your volunteer experience in Tanzania was such a memorable time. Thanks for being an IVHQer and we hope to see you back on another volunteer trip soon.

Locations

Tanzania: Arusha, Rural Areas

Causes

Teaching

Youth

Program Duration

3-6 Months, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks, 1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks

Year(s) Offered

Starts on the 1st and 15th of each month

Participation Guidelines

American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Asian and Worldwide Participants.
This Program is also open to Families and Couples.

Cost in USD per week

Contact Provider for Cost Details

Program Includes:

Volunteers pay a registration fee of US$299 which covers 24/7 support from an IVHQ program manager, online volunteer training, a comprehensive program guide, and access to deals on flights and travel insurance.

They then pay a program fee, dependent on the duration of their volunteer program, which covers accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, In-country 24/7 volunteer support and In-country administration costs. Volunteers are responsible for their own flights, visas, travel insurance and vaccinations (where required).